Absolute Quote by Dada Bhagwan
![“Man (human life form) is a 'second-hand' quality of the absolute supreme Self (Parmatma, Lord). Man is close to the Lord [absolute supreme Self].” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0b8/dada-bhagwan-31_absolute_man-human-life-form-is-a-second-hand-qua_1047515.jpg)
““Man (human life form) is a 'second-hand' quality of the absolute supreme Self (Parmatma, Lord). Man is close to the Lord [absolute supreme Self].””
About This Quote
Source Spiritual Lecture, 1998
Human beings are a secondary expression of the ultimate divine Self; we are closely connected to that supreme reality.
In simple terms: Humans reflect the divine Self.
Key Takeaway
Recognize your divine nature.
Themes
spirituality
philosophy
identity
Mood
tranquil
inspirational
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation retreats
- philosophical study groups
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
non‑dualism
self‑realization
cosmic unity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect daily conduct?
- What practices deepen this awareness?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary across traditions.
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![“I’ with ‘my’ is known as the embodied Soul [Jivatma]. ‘I am’ and ‘All this is mine’ is the state of an embodied Soul [Jivatma]. And ‘I indeed am’ and ‘All this is not mine’, is the state of the Absolute Supreme Self [Parmatma]!!!” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/321/dada-bhagwan-31_absolute_i-with-my-is-known-as-the-embodied-soul_367988.jpg)
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![“Skills (learning) or lack of skills is all egoistic knowledge (ego based knowledge). Ego-free Knowledge is called (true) Knowledge [Gnan].” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b36/dada-bhagwan-31_egoism_skills-learning-or-lack-of-skills-is-all_9081.jpg)
